New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Prediction, Picks and Props December 7
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WagerTalk NBA handicapper Andy Lang offers his predictions and player props for tonight’s New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks showdown from Madison Square Garden. The Knicks sit in the bottom of the Atlantic Division at 11-13 while the Hawks lead the Southeast Division at 13-11.
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New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Odds
| Wednesday, December 7 | NBA Betting Notes, Courtesy of Caesars |
|---|---|
| Point Spread: | New York Knicks -2 vs Atlanta Hawks |
| Total: | 233 Points |
| Arena: | Madison Square Garden in New York, NY |
| Game Time: | 7:30pm ET / 4:30pm PT |
| TV: | ESPN |
New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Betting Analysis
On Wednesday night, the Atlanta Hawks visit Madison Square Garden for an Eastern Conference clash with the New York Knicks. The Knicks defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 92-81 at home on Monday.
The Hawks watched a two game winning streak fall by the wayside at home as the Oklahoma City Thunder beat them 121-114.
This is the second of four head-to-head matchups, Atlanta prevailed 112-99 at home on November 2nd in their first meeting. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 PM EST/4:30 PST on ESPN.
Knicks Wrap Up Four Game Home Stand
The New York Knicks snapped a two game skid with an 11 point victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday. The Knicks dominated the boards with a 54-39 rebounding advantage over the Cavs.
Jalen Brunson led his team with 23 points on 7-16 from the field. Julius Randle finished with 18 points, 9 rebounds and 4 assists while RJ Barrett added 15 points and 8 rebounds. New York is 1-2 on their current four game homestand that ends tonight.
At 11-13 New York sits at 9th overall in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are 14th in scoring with 113.6 points a game on 45.4% from the floor. They allow opponents to score 115 points a game which ranks them 19th in the NBA. New York currently sports a clean injury report, a breath of fresh air nowadays.
Young Returns To Madison Square Garden
The Atlanta Hawks will look for their third win in four games after having their two game winning streak snapped by the Oklahoma City Thunder on Monday. Newly acquired guard Dejounte Murray paced the Hawks with 24 points on 10-21 from the field.
Trae Young and Clint Capela both had double-doubles, Young had 23 points & 10 assists while Capela added 14 points & 16 rebounds. The Hawks entered the 4th quarter leading by one point but were outscored 37-26 in the final frame.
They currently occupy 4th place in the Eastern Conference with a 13-11 record. Atlanta ranks 17th with 113.6 points allowed per game on 46.7% shooting.
Offensively they rank 13th in scoring with 113 points per game on 46.7% from the field. John Collins (ankle) and De’Andre Hunter (hip) have both already been ruled out for this contest.
New York Knicks vs Atlanta Hawks Player Prop Prediction
The New York Knicks are slightly favored at home with a spread of 2 and a total set at 232. Trae Young fed off a heated rivalry with the Madison Square Garden faithful two years ago in the post-season and put up some monster efforts.
It continued in his lone trip to MSG last season when Young scored 45 points to go along with 8 assists and a rebound. The Knicks defense allows 5th most points, 3rd most assists and 2nd most rebounds to opposing point guards. New York also ranks 22nd in fouls with 24.8 per game while Young is top five in drives to the basket.
Look for Young to stack points and assists like firewood, I included rebounds and went PRA based on the Knicks allowing so many boards to point guards. The Young Points + Rebounds + Assists number is set at 38.5 and I’m expecting an otherworldly effort on the big stage.
Prediction: Trae Young Over 38.5 Points + Rebounds + Assists -120 Draftkings
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Andy Lang has lived in Indianapolis his whole life, and like most people from the Hoosier State, he became fascinated with motor sports. That interest in motor sports turned into a desire to make money off the sport through fantasy contests and sports betting. Like most, he took his lumps when he first got started, but now he is one of the most respected NASCAR bettors in the industry. Andy has expanded that sports betting experience to become profitable in a number of other sports, transforming this interest from a side hobby to a major source of income.
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